Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Neighbors Stop Proposed 5,000-head Cargill-Backed Hog Factory In Dallas County

CCI – Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement: Over the last two weeks, we’ve been working with about 60 people in the area to stop a 5,000-head Cargill-backed hog factory. And, yesterday [Tuesday], a Dallas County Supervisor hand-delivered the official word … Continue reading

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Award Winning Journalist Amy Goodman To Speak In Lamoni Friday

[Editor’s note: This is a very big deal.  We were fortunate enough to have attended her presentation at the 2007 National Conference on Media Reform in Memphis. She usually only hits major cities on her speaking tours. Kudos to Graceland … Continue reading

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State Rep. Brian Quirk Announces Decision To Leave ALEC

Des Moines, IA — State Representative Brian Quirk announced today that he has cancelled his membership in the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and will no longer participate in the organization. Rep. Quirk released the following statement about ALEC’s dangerous … Continue reading

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Bradshaw’s Back!

Ed is still doing great progressive talk radio.  Check here for the Fallon Forum weekly broadcast schedule each and every Monday.  You can livestream The Fallon Forum at http://www.fallonforum.com or WRLD.TV from 12:00-1:00, Monday-Friday. Podcasts available, too.) Dear Friends, For … Continue reading

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Romney Visits Iowa Today: Meet Mr. 1%

This video shows just a few of the glaring examples of how out-of-touch Mitt Romney is with working people. Watch the Meet Mr. 1% video here: WHAT: Press conference on Mitt Romney’s business philosophy WHO: Ken Sagar, Iowa AFL-CIO President; … Continue reading

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It’s The Republicans, Stupid

It appears that some in the media have realized that it is now time to stop pretending that both sides are equally dysfunctional. politicususa.com On Friday, in a commentary in the Washington Post, Thomas E. Mann and Norman J. Ornstein … Continue reading

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Mitt Romney And The Koch Brothers

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Steve King: Not Working For Iowans

notworkingforiowa.com/steve-kings-decade-of-inexcusable-votes-and-blatant-hypocrisy/ Congressman Steve King has a long and consistent record of voting for issues that are not in the best interests of Iowans. During his 10 years in Congress, he has repeatedly voted against legislation that would promote job growth … Continue reading

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Support Your Local Progressive Radio

Ed is still doing great progressive talk radio.  Check here for the Fallon Forum weekly broadcast schedule each and every Monday.   Dear Friends, The Fallon Forum airs live at http://www.fallonforum.com or WRLD.TV from 12:00-1:00, Monday-Friday. Podcasts available, too.) Dear Friends, … Continue reading

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Koch Brothers Cronies To Spit On Eastern Iowa Corridor Monday – Join The Protest

What: Counter-Protest against Joe the Plumber When: Monday, May 7, 8 am Where: Coralville Holiday Inn 1220 1st Ave., Coralville (near Fireman’s Memorial) Governor Chet Culver to Hold Media Conference Call Monday in Response to the Americans for Prosperity Super … Continue reading

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